Import/export HS code 290511: Methanol (methyl alcohol)
A simple alcohol used in fuels and solvents
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| South East Wales | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Wales | 2 | 2 | +0 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 11 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DOW SILICONES UK LIMITED | 96 |
| BP OIL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 59 |
| KRONOSPAN LIMITED | 55 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 52 |
| ABBOTT LABORATORIES LIMITED | 48 |
| GREENERGY FUELS LIMITED | 46 |
| VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 45 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 38 |
| SYNTHITE LIMITED | 29 |
| INEOS ACETYLS UK LIMITED | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 29 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,746,911 |
| Ireland | 1,927,479 |
| Netherlands | 1,195,202 |
| Pakistan | 849,697 |
| France | 638,208 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,951,749 | 795,162 | -1,156,587 |
| Ireland | 659,064 | 1,268,415 | +609,351 |
| Netherlands | 823,635 | 371,567 | -452,068 |
| Pakistan | 474,276 | 375,421 | -98,855 |
| France | 335,925 | 302,283 | -33,642 |
| Sweden | 174,078 | 159,821 | -14,257 |
| Thailand | 95,236 | 91,452 | -3,784 |
| Jordan | 115,019 | 68,921 | -46,098 |
| Bangladesh | 102,456 | 25,892 | -76,564 |
| South Africa | 76,777 | 47,661 | -29,116 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 200,112 |
| United States | 113,728 |
| United Arab Emirates | 15,842 |
Export origin countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 108,224 | 91,888 | -16,336 |
| United States | 32,907 | 80,821 | +47,914 |
| United Arab Emirates | 10,661 | 5,181 | -5,480 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,485,589 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,357,221 |
| Other | 329,682 |
| Air transport | 196,729 |
| Road transport | 1,057 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,346,331 | 1,139,258 | -2,207,073 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,728,234 | 2,628,987 | +900,753 |
| Other | 151,792 | 177,890 | +26,098 |
| Air transport | 123,023 | 73,706 | -49,317 |
| Road transport | 1,057 | 0 | -1,057 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,208,898 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,430,668 |
| London Gateway Port | 826,250 |
| Immingham Docks | 711,350 |
| Liverpool Docks | 676,125 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,730,280 | 1,478,618 | -251,662 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,428,331 | 2,337 | -1,425,994 |
| London Gateway Port | 470,344 | 355,906 | -114,438 |
| Immingham Docks | 394,626 | 316,724 | -77,902 |
| Liverpool Docks | 96,785 | 579,340 | +482,555 |
| London | 278,409 | 243,496 | -34,913 |
| Holyhead | 151,578 | 320,912 | +169,334 |
| Heysham | 256,874 | 192,681 | -64,193 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 153,815 | 204,030 | +50,215 |
| 000 | 151,792 | 177,890 | +26,098 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290511
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A simple alcohol used in fuels and solvents